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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.33, 70.59 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.33, 70.59 and 45.18 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.33 : 70.59 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.33/70.59 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.33x = 70.59 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.33x = 3,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.26/51.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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